CASE Unveils Custom Compact Track Loader at Metallica ' s Helping Hands Charity Concert
Pasi Kyckling Appointed as Metso’ s CFO
CASE Construction Equipment showcased a special edition compact track loader at the YouTube Theater during Metallica’ s annual Helping Hands charity concert. The event, organized by the band’ s All Within My Hands foundation, marked the debut of the custom-designed CASE TV450B loader.
Commissioned by Metallica’ s frontman James Hetfield for use at his ranch, the loader features a design inspired by Hetfield’ s career and persona. The unique artwork was crafted by John Piper, a rising design talent at CASE, incorporating elements such as a skull with wings tattoo, sharp iconic fonts and pinstriping from Hetfield’ s private hotrod collection. The design also includes a sandy camouflage pattern inspired by Hetfield ' s Snakebyte guitar.
Led by Senior Designer Darin Weisensel, the team at CASE’ s Wichita facility brought this striking loader to life. The rugged TV450B is renowned for its versatility in construction, landscaping and commercial tasks.
Metso has appointed Pasi Kyckling as its new chief financial officer( CFO) and member of the Metso leadership team. Kyckling will assume his role by July 2025 at the latest.
Kyckling holds a master’ s degree in economics and is currently serving as the acting CFO and group transformation officer at Stora Enso. His extensive career includes leadership roles in finance, strategy and informtion technology within Stora Enso’ s Biomaterials division, Group Treasury and Group Controlling.
“ We warmly welcome Pasi to Metso and I am convinced that his diverse experience and expertise will play a significant role in Metso’ s development, growth and value creation,” Metso’ s president and CEO Sami Takaluoma said.
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